Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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Job overview
Sanford Health is hiring a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The Diagnostic Medical Sonographer performs ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner, utilizing cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. This role requires a thorough understanding of ultrasound machine operation and new technologies, performing various ultrasound examinations, and maintaining ethical working relationships with patients and staff. The sonographer also assists with accreditation requirements and coordinates work with healthcare team members.
Key focus areas include Perform ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner, Utilize cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate images, and Understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and new technologies.
Successful candidates bring Graduate In Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma, and Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). Important skills include Performing Ultrasounds, Cognitive Sonographic Skills, Identify And Record Anatomical Images, Identify And Record Pathological Images, Identify And Record Diagnostic Images, and Ultrasound Machine Operation. Preferred (not required): Echocardiography.
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Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Jamestown Clin 2nd Ave Location: Jamestown, ND Address: 300 2nd Ave NE, Jamestown, ND 58401, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $33.00 - $49.50 Pay Info: $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year work commitment
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Flexible work environment
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No call, nights, weekends or holidays
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Family friendly work hours
Job Summary
Responsible for performing ultrasounds in a professional and diagnostic manner. Uses cognitive sonographic skills to identify and record appropriate anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic images. Thoroughly understand the operation of the ultrasound machine and utilize new technologies. Performs a variety of ultrasound examinations. Establishes and maintains ethical working relationships and good rapport with patients and all organizational staff.
Maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase the level of understanding and knowledge of the sonography field. Displays empathy, compassion, and integrity.
Possesses an understanding of cross-sectional anatomy. Conducts self professionally at all times, even during moments of high stress.
Assists when necessary with the maintenance of accreditation requirements and processes. Understands age-related protocols for various testing. Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures when applicable.
Supervises and train students and medical sonographers as needed. Reports and calls in-service requests on equipment when needed.
Additionally, based on the facility, some Sanford markets/facility sites may expand job responsibilities to include echocardiography.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Diagnostic Imaging, Allied Health Certificate/Diploma or a minimum of one year
equivalent work experience is preferred.
Registration in at least one of the following areas of sonography is required: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT), American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registry eligible.
Registry preferred within two years after hiring.
If working in North Dakota and performing medical imaging or radiation therapy procedures, licensure through the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NDMIRT) Board is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six weeks of employment and re-certification as necessary is required.
For employees who provide outreach mobile services, maintenance of a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required. This may include passenger on flights and occasional overnight stays at assigned sites. Employees are held to the Sanford category driver's license policy and medical guidelines when applicable for job duties.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected] .
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0245141 Job Function: Allied Health Featured: No
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